15 Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND in Billund Denmark (from a local!)
Although Billund is a very small town in Denmark, it’s home to all things LEGO. LEGO bricks were invented in Billund, and the company’s headquarters have been here ever since!
We’ve lived in Denmark for the past many years as my husband works for The LEGO Group as a model designer (if that’s interesting to you, you can check out all of the models he has designed here.)
We’ve been annual pass holders for 6+ years to Legoland in Billund, so I’d say we’re pretty qualified to give some tips for visiting the park!
Below are my suggestions for planning a family trip to Denmark’s Legoland!
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is legoland billund worth visiting?
There are 10 LEGOLAND Parks around the world, but the LEGOLAND in Billund, Denmark is the first!
Not only is LEGOLAND Billund super fun to visit, but the town of Billund has so many other amazing LEGO (and non-LEGO) things to do. Check out this post for 8 Awesome LEGO Things You Need to See in Billund, Denmark.
If you’ve visited other LEGOLAND parks and you only have one day to spend in Billund, I’d suggest visiting The LEGO House instead.
In the 1960s, there were so many visitors coming to see the showroom of LEGO models at the LEGO Factory that Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (the 2nd Generation LEGO Founder) decided to create an open-air LEGO Showroom for visiting business partners, school children, and tourists.
That open-air showroom became LEGOLAND, which opened in 1968.
1. Plan your trip at the right time of year
LEGOLAND isn’t open year-round and has odd days closed, even in some of the months it is open. Be sure to check opening hours before booking anything non-refundable.
The best months of the year to visit LEGOLAND are May through September. The busiest months are by far July and early August. However, if you are experienced with visiting other large theme parks, the peak season crowds at Denmark’s LEGOLAND may not bother you much because it could be worse.
If you don’t mind colder (and potentially wetter) weather, you can also visit in April and October… but it may be pretty cold and rainy. October does have lovely Halloween decorations and activities, though which are fun!
Keep in mind that even when visiting in peak summer, you may get a gloomy week of clouds and rain. It’s just the way it goes when visiting Denmark!
2. Determine if you need two days at Legoland
If you have limited time in Denmark, I think that one day at LEGOLAND is enough. However, if you are a huge Lego fan and want to experience everything the park offers, you will need two days.
The LEGO House in Billund is another must-do attraction for LEGO lovers, so keep that in mind when allotting your time.
3. Consider other lodging than Legoland Hotel
While staying at LEGOLAND Hotel can be a fun experience for the kids, I shy away from suggesting it because it’s quite pricey.
Rather, I would recommend exploring other hotels or Airbnbs. We’ve had many visiting family members book Airbnbs in and around Billund, which can be a great option if you are traveling by car.
Our favorite rental in Billund to recommend is Lillevang Apartments (the website isn’t great, but I promise the apartments are nice).
And if you are willing to drive 15 minutes or so out of town, accommodations get much less expensive.
If you want to make your Legoland trip into a whole Billund vacation, the cottages at Lalandia are a great option. We’ve never had a reason to stay there, but it can be a great value to book one of their family-friendly cottages.
Cottages at Lalandia include access to their large indoor waterpark, indoor play area called “Monky Tonky Land”, and a bunch of awesome outdoor playgrounds.
4. Book tickets in advance to save money and time
As I mentioned, LEGOLAND Billund has strange opening hours during certain times of the year, so be sure to check before booking your trip to ensure they aren’t closed! I’ve heard of people booking flights to Billund before realizing that LEGOLAND or The LEGO House are closed (what a shame that would be!).
Plus, buying in advance is a good idea because online tickets cost less than buying them at the park.
You can check out LEGOLAND’s opening dates here. If you plan to visit for two days, these 2-day LEGOLAND tickets on Get Your Guide are a little less expensive than tickets on the official Legoland website. You can see the Get Your Guide tickets here.
5. Download the Legoland Billund Park app for queues and show times
LEGOLAND Billund is fairly large, so we always like to check the ride wait times before making a trek to the other side of the park. It’s also useful to check the app for any showtimes that may be happening throughout the park to help plan your day (note that some shows typically alternate between English and Danish).
The app also has a helpful park map that includes eateries. You can download the LEGOLAND Billund App here.
6. Don’t worry about paying extra to skip the queues
LEGOLAND offers a ‘Reserve and Ride’ service to plan your ride times and skip queues for a premium price. But in our experience, the queues for the most popular rides rarely exceed 30 minutes, and most of them aren’t more than 15 minutes.
We’ve never actually ever even seen anyone using the ‘Reserve and Ride’ feature for any of the rides 🤷♀️.
My advice is to save that money for something more fun, like a LEGO set to take home with you (and I’m not just saying that because my husband designs LEGO sets 😉).
7. Save exploring Miniland for the end of the day
The amazing LEGOLAND Miniland is right near the entrance of the park, so it can be tempting to explore right as soon as you arrive. However, we always have the best experience skipping the miniland at first and instead hitting a few rides early in the day to beat any crowds there may be.
If you make your way towards the back of the park in the morning, you can knock out some of the exciting rides like The Flying Eagle while the queues are under 15 minutes.
The Flying Eagle, Emmet’s Flying Adventure, and Polar X-Plorer are some of the most exciting rides that will have the longest wait time as the day goes on.
Be sure to check their opening times on the park app, though, because some of those attractions further from the entrance open an hour later than everything else.
Whenever you need a break from rides later in the day, you can take all the time you want to enjoy the Miniland. Rides close one hour before the park closes, so you could also save the Miniland for the last hour of the day! It never gets too busy.
8. Pack a lunch and snacks to bring along
LEGOLAND is not exactly a culinary destination, so to save time and money, we always pack lunches and snacks when visiting. There are numerous picnic areas around the park, so you will see many other visitors enjoying a home-packed lunch.
If you have small children, the Peppa Pig Playground has a show that happens at various times throughout the day with comfortable beanbag chairs. We like to time lunch around one of those shows and eat on the comfy chairs while we wait for the show to start.
If you don’t feel like packing your own food, you can never go wrong with an authentic Danish-style hotdog from one of the hot dog stands! We also love the ice cream and churros found around the park.
9. Take advantage of playgrounds and water play areas
When visiting with children (as most people at LEGOLAND are), you and the kids can quickly tire of the ride queues, so we always enjoy taking a break at the various playgrounds and water play areas that LEGOLAND has to offer.
Younger kids will love the Peppa Pig play area, which also offers frequent brief shows at a small stage next to it (which is my personal favorite as it has very comfy bean bags to sit in and relax).
Other play areas include the Duplo Playhouses, Benny’s Playship (LEGO Movie World), Western Playground, and the Pirate Lagoon.
We also have to drag our kids away from the two water play areas in the western and arctic lands: it’s just floating simple LEGO boats through a water table, but the kids have a blast!
10. Bring a stroller or wagon if you have little ones
LEGOLAND is surprisingly spread out, so it’s nice to have a stroller to save your little ones’ energy for the fun parts.
Strollers are also available for rent near the entrance for 150 DKK (about 20 euro), including a 100 DKK deposit that can be refunded upon return. They aren’t the most comfortable strollers, but they may work out in a hitch. You can learn more about that here.
11. Be prepared for rain
The weather in Denmark can be very gloomy, rainy, and unpredictable (even in the summer months). Check the forecast before your visit, and know that it’s bound to change the day before.
Dressing in layers and packing a good rain jacket’s always a good idea. Luckily, in case you are caught unprepared, LEGOLAND does sell lovely little ponchos as a backup plan!
If we are visiting the park on a rainy day, we like to prioritize indoor attractions like the Atlantis Aquarium, Emmet’s Flying Adventure, Xtreme Racers (covered queue), Polar X-plorer (mostly covered queue), and the Ninjago Ride.
12. Allow time (and energy) to browse the LEGO Shop
Now, I’m not just saying this for job security for my LEGO Designer husband, but because we’ve seen how many meltdowns happen at the end of a long day.
But it’s always nice to visit the LEGO Shop to pick up a set to help you remember your fun day! The LEGO Shop at the LEGOLAND in Billund is technically the largest LEGO Shop in the world.
Keep in mind that if you’ve visited the LEGO Stores in London or NYC, this one doesn’t have the same wow-factor. But it is the biggest.
If you run out of time to visit the LEGO Shop, there is also a LEGO Shop inside The LEGO House, if that is also on your itinerary. The LEGO House store sometimes has longer opening hours and a few rare sets exclusively available in Billund.
13. The LEGOLAND Traffic School is worth the extra cost
If you are visiting with kids ages 6-13, I highly recommend the Traffic School ‘ride’. The Traffic School is the only attraction not included in the entrance ticket, but it’s only about 55 DKK or $8 extra.
The kids get to drive a car made of giant LEGO bricks on what looks like a miniature street with stoplights, gas stations, a car wash, and more. There is no track, so the kids are actually controlling where the car goes. They even get a pretty legit-looking driver’s license when they are done!
Our six-year-old LOVES this ride.
You CANNOT book this ride in advance. You have to go up to the ride to schedule a time on the day of. On busy days, it may sell out.
If Traffic School is a priority for you, I recommend heading there right when you arrive.
14. Pay for parking ahead of time
We’ve noticed that the parking payment stations can have long lines at the end of the day, so avoid frustration and pay in the stations in the morning or prepay online for 70 dkk (about $10).
15. Allow time in your trip to visit the Lego house
There are so many amazing things for LEGO fans to see while in Billund, so be sure to allow time to visit The LEGO House.
I would also highly recommend setting aside a day to visit Wow Park in Billund. It’s a forest park near Legoland that features endless treehouses, swings, zip lines, slides, and trampolines. It is hard to describe, but just trust me.
When our family visited Denmark for two weeks, Wow Park was their favorite thing- they still talk about it.
Check out these other Denmark posts, I know you’ll love them:
- 8 Awesome LEGO Things You Need to See in Billund Denmark
- 24 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Copenhagen Denmark
- The Only Itinerary You Need for One Day in Copenhagen
- 22+ Best Things to do in Aarhus Denmark: The Ultimate Guide
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